Submission Process

What every non-native author should know when making online submissions

An author took the assistance of Editage for the editing and submission of his manuscript. We edited and formatted the manuscript as per the journal guidelines, but the author preferred to access the…
Submission Process
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Why authors should not be deterred by a "revise and resubmit" decision: A case study

Often authors feel disheartened when they receive multiple or detailed critical comments from peer reviewers. This article helps authors deal with major critical comments during peer review and with…
Plagiarism in Research
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Avoiding self-plagiarism: A case study

Using content from one's own previously published work in a new study without citing the original work is considered as self-plagiarism. However, some authors are unaware that this is an unethical…
Avoiding Predatory Publishers
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Beware of bogus publishers!

The increasing popularity of open access has made it easy for individuals to set up bogus journals that guarantee publication but charge steep article-processing fees. With the recent surge in open…
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Funding available for Chinese scholars

Here's a list of prestigious grants that are awarded to Chinese researchers every year. This list includes a special grant for researchers who have studied in the UK and who would like to recommence…
Responding to Peer Reviewers
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Do's and don'ts for responding to peer reviewers' comments

Addressing peer reviewer comments is a daunting task for even the most experienced authors. Sometimes peer reviewers write long-winded comments, which make it difficult to pinpoint the specific…
Basics of Peer Review
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3 Frequently asked questions about peer review

Been looking for answers to your questions about the journal peer review process? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers to them.
Statement of the Problem
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How to choose a research question

Choosing a research question is clearly the first and most basic step to achieving publication success and advancing your career as a researcher. Read on for detailed tips to choose a great research…
Authorship in Research
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When authorship goes wrong

In the highly competitive world of academic publishing, authorship related problems are insreasing, with authors not getting credit for their work, disagreements between collaborators
Authorship in Research
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Deciding the order of authors on a paper

In my earlier post on authorship, I had discussed ICME guidelines that help researchers in deciding whether a contributor qualifies to be an author or not.